How do we go about adopting a child we have had for 13 years and is it a hard process

Before you can adopt a child, the parental rights of the biological parents have to be officially terminated by the court. Depending on the laws of...

Can certain situations terminate a fathers parental rights?

You may be able to show abandonment by your son's father and have the court involuntarily terminate his rights. Alternatively, you can present your...

You will not be able to add her to your insurance unless you have a temporary or permanent guardianship over her. This can be done with our without...

What should we do first? Baby in foster care...parents have any say where he goes?

Before a child is available for adoption, the parental rights of both parents have to be terminated, either voluntarily or by order of the court....

Will I have to continue paying child support if someone adopts my son?

Voluntarily consenting to the termination of your parental rights in order for somebody else to adopt your son will eliminate your obligation to...

Step parent adoption and child support

Once an adoption is final, any obligations from the biological father no longer exists, however previous obligations he had are still outstanding....

Custody or adoption

Adoption is the more permanent option. The father can sign an Affidavit of Nonpaternity before the child's birth consenting the termination of his...

Can my current husband adopt my son?

Step-parent adoptions are fairly simply however it is always wise to seek the help of an attorney to make sure that everything is done correctly....